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Yes:
However most cases of constipation would be better helped if one increases there fluid intake and reduces their caffeine and alcohol intake and by doing so, may not need to use miralax (polyethylene glycol). Proper fluid intake is critical is less expensive than miralax (polyethylene glycol). If you mistakenly add more fiber when you are getting enough in your diet you may worsen the constipation. Try the fluid first.
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Constipation causes:
Common causes of constipation are dietary. Sit down and write out all the foods you have eaten over the past week or two. Eliminate all the grains: rice,barley,oats; also milk,bananas,apples. Within a few days your stool should soften dramatically. You don't want to become laxative dependent. You may have megacolon. See a gastroenterologist.
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Dietary fiber:
Fiber from the foods you eat like vegetables and legumes (black beans, navy beans, chickpeas, etc.) can be very helpful to make the stool soft and easier to pass. Make sure to work with your doctor on slowly weaning off paxil (paroxetine).
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Needs consultation:
You need to consult with a developmental pediatrician and/or pediatric gastroenterologist.Chronic stool retention/constipation is a difficult problem to manage and most often fails when the program is inconsistent. There are long term changes in your kids bowel which should respond to a disciplined treatment plan but may take a year or more to be effective. Find the best help available.
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Chocolate frosting:
Mix the medicine(s) into a large dollop of chocolate frosting. Give her the resulting mixture on a spoon to completion. Good luck -- not easy having a child with a chronic illness.
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Up to your doctor:
Talking with your own doctor about this will yield more personalized results -- it looks like you've had quite an extensive workup of your GI complaints. Being on chronic laxatives is likely to be unhealthy for you in the long run. Colace (docusate sodium) is a stool softener, not a laxative -- but some say it causes cramping. Hoping you and your doctor can arrive at a helpful plan.
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Constipation:
High fiber food is essential. Aim for 25 grams per day of fiber. Add one apple per day. Add 4 prunes per day. Drink 4 ounces of prune juice per day. Drink water. Avoid bananas. Exercise each day - walking is best.
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